The MSA Cairns® 660C Metro™ modern fire helmet is tough enough for structural firefighting, light enough for wildlands, and small enough for EMS and confined space applications. Available with the popular retractable Defender Visor, which can easily be raised or lowered with a gloved hand.

The Cairns® N5A New Yorker™ leather fire helmet is handcrafted and meets current OSHA requirements. Offers the high quality and appearance that generations of firefighters have trusted since 1836. Each New Yorker leather helmet is hand-crafted, shaped, stitched, and trimmed to last for years with minimum maintenance.
As of September of 2018, all Cairns® N5A New Yorker™ Fire Helmets will feature replaceable soft goods, which are easy to remove and clean. In alignment with cancer prevention directives recommended by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), adding replaceable soft goods to this iconic Fire Helmet helps firefighters better maintain the character of the leather fire helmet while helping to improve safety.
Now available: The Bronx Bend! Order your Cairns N5A with the historical “rolled” brim style direct from the MSA fire helmet factory. Both the MSA Cairns N5A New Yorker (OSHA compliant) and the N6A Houston (NFPA 1971 compliant) are now available with a Bronx Bend (large and medium sizes).

MSA offers a variety of chin strap replacement part options for use with Cairns Fire Helmets. All chinstraps have Quick-Release Buckle (QRB), and some offer a Postman's Slide closure. Use only genuine MSA Cairns Replacement Parts to help ensure proper functioning and compliance of your helmet.

As of September of 2018, all MSA Fire Helmets used for structural firefighting will feature replaceable soft goods, which are easy to remove and clean. In alignment with cancer prevention directives recommended by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), MSA once again leads by example with this important initiative. By adding replaceable soft goods to our fire helmets, you can now better maintain the character of your fire helmet while helping to improve safety. For your convenience, a full soft goods kit, consisting of everything you need to replace your liner and earlaps, plus a handy laundering bag, is available. Use only genuine MSA Cairns Replacement Parts to help ensure proper functioning and compliance of your helmet.

MSA Cairns Front Holders are used exclusively on MSA Cairns traditional style fire helmets (N5A New Yorker, N6A Sam Houston, 1010, 1044 and 880 Tradition). They are designed to help divert energy from the head, neck and spine if the helmet encounters an impact or acceleration hazard.

Introducing NFPA compliant Bourkes for MSA Cairns® 1010, 1044, and 880 Tradition fire helmets. Combining the traditional look of Bourkes that were invented in the 1960s with modern materials, the NFPA compliant Bourkes satisfy the eye/face protection requirements as prescribed by NFPA-1971:2018, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. In addition to being compliant to NFPA-1971:2018, the NFPA comliant Bourkes are also compliant to ANSI/ISEA Z87.1:2015 as an impact protector (Z87+). Easy to deploy or stow, the new NFPA compliant Bourkes have an increased coverage area of approximately 20% over the original Bourkes.

The cost-efficient Cairns Invader 664 Composite Fire Helmet offers solid protection and comfort. This modern style fire helmet offers sleek profile that makes it ideal for most firefighting and rescue applications. Available with the popular Defender Visor, which can easily be raised or lowered with a gloved hand.

The Cairns® N6A Houston™ leather fire helmet is handcrafted and is compliant to NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition for structural firefighting. Offers the high quality and appearance that generations of firefighters have trusted since 1836. Each Houston leather helmet is hand-crafted, shaped, stitched, and trimmed to last for years with minimum maintenance.
As of September of 2018, all Cairns® N6A Houston™ Fire Helmets will feature replaceable soft goods, which are easy to remove and clean. In alignment with cancer prevention directives recommended by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), adding replaceable soft goods to this iconic Fire Helmet helps firefighters better maintain the character of the leather fire helmet while helping to improve safety.
Now available: The Bronx Bend! Order your Cairns N6A with the historical “rolled” brim style direct from the MSA fire helmet factory. Both the MSA Cairns N5A New Yorker (OSHA compliant) and the N6A Houston (NFPA 1971 compliant) are now available with a Bronx Bend (large and medium sizes).

The Cairns Rescue 360R is a low-profile lightweight fire and rescue helmet that meet NFPA 1951-2013 requirements (USAR), as well as NFPA 1971-2013. The lack of brim on the back of the helmet affords use in confined space and other emergency situations where there is little room to move.

Constructed of flame-retardant material and certified to withstand temperatures up to 500°F for up to five minutes, these goggles are made to withstand high-heat environments. Features easy lens replacement, anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings, and ballistic-grade, optically correct lenses. Easy to don and doff, even with gloved hands. Choose from InnerZone One, InnerZone Two, InnerZone Three and ESS Goggle System models.

Add some striking looks to your durable Cairns helmet with the Cairns Fire Helmet Fronts. Leather and gold leaf fronts add a touch of personalization to the company's fire helmets. The lettering and panels are available in Scotchlite™, and literally millions of possible configurations are available. Options include standard fronts, printed gold leaf fronts and hand painted gold leaf fronts for the 4", 6", and 8" sizes.

The ClearCommand Helmet Communication radio interface system improves the sending and receiving of messages—even in high-noise environments. No pressure points means the system is comfortable to wear, and the reversible boom speaker assembly lets wearers position it over either ear. The system simply snaps onto fire or industrial helmet suspension.

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